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3E cui -- -- f m, - .' Convocation series influenced by WSC Recently a survey conducted by Daniel L. Martino's office was made public. The survey was to determine student thoughts and ideas concerning the Fine Arts Convocation Series and to give the students better input into the selection of guests. Gathering of data was made from two sources. First, a mailout effort was made to gather input from the faculty and staff here at Weber State College. A spokesperson for Martino's office stated that every member of the WSC faculty and staff received a copy of the survey form and that the response from this area was very good. The gathering of data from students was handled differently. The survey forms were placed at different points around campus to give the students opportunity to participate. Notices were placed in the Signpost to inform the students of the survey and where to pick up forms. Student response The spokesperson said that in the final analysis about two-thirds of the response was from students with the faculty and staff response making up the other one-third. The survey found a unanimous support for the continuance of the convocation "series. Of those responding all 99 favored keeping the series in tact. The respondants also favored the weekly format used by the series. Forty-five favored this program compared to 38 who favored the bi-monthly format, 37 favoring a monthly offering and two favored a bi-weekly presentation.The preference for speakers over performing and creative artists, forums debates, panel discussions, etc. was also indicated by the respondees. By a margin of 68-36, it was also shown that students favored the option - ' ! f I 1 i . 4 format survey of receiving credit for convocation attendance.. Convocation credit The possibility of earning one credit per quarter up to three credits maximum was also favored by the students. It was also determined that students favored application of the credit towards general area requirements, liberal arts requirements or graduation requirements. A pass-fail on attendance criteria was favored for grading purposes. A large majority of respondents felt there should be a dead hour for convocations and that convocations should have priority over scheduled classes. The survey has resulted in the creation of a class so students may receive credit for the convocations. This is Communications 104. Compilation of the survey data was handled by the staff of Martino's office. But ' 'People Helpi theme of Kod A new competition for amateur photographers with a "People Helping People" theme is being sponsored by the Eastman Kodak Company. The 1974 Kodak Community Service Photography Awards will provide cash prizes for the best photographs that show how people devote their skills, time and money to helping others improve the quality of their lives. The contest is divided into two categories, black-and white and color, with equal prizes being offered in each. There will be eight Awards of Excellence at $100 each; eight Awards of .Distinction at $75 each: eight Awards of Merit at $50 each; and Special Awards of $25 each. Entries for the 1974 awards must not be postmarked later than Feb. 1. 1974. Original slides or prints of any size are acceptable and all prints must be ac companied by the original Time waits for no one, for those of noble bearing, The passing of time is the blossoming of beauty. . -anon. '" PAoJo 6y Fred Barta ng People' ak contest negative. This awards program was initiated to call attention to the value of photography in recording the human aspects of a variety of community service projects in which people help people -- such as programs for the deaf, mute, blind, retarded, handicapped; rehabilitation; day care; cultural enrichment; disaster service. These are the types of activities that will offer subject matter for the competition.An informational brochure, including rules and official entry forms, can be obtained by requesting Kodak Com-m u n i t y Service Photography Awards iA3-77) from Eastman Kodak Company. Dept. 841. 343 State Street. Rochester. N.Y.. 14650. For prompt reply, a self-addressed business size envelope no postage necessary i should be included.

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3E cui -- -- f m, - .' Convocation series influenced by WSC Recently a survey conducted by Daniel L. Martino's office was made public. The survey was to determine student thoughts and ideas concerning the Fine Arts Convocation Series and to give the students better input into the selection of guests. Gathering of data was made from two sources. First, a mailout effort was made to gather input from the faculty and staff here at Weber State College. A spokesperson for Martino's office stated that every member of the WSC faculty and staff received a copy of the survey form and that the response from this area was very good. The gathering of data from students was handled differently. The survey forms were placed at different points around campus to give the students opportunity to participate. Notices were placed in the Signpost to inform the students of the survey and where to pick up forms. Student response The spokesperson said that in the final analysis about two-thirds of the response was from students with the faculty and staff response making up the other one-third. The survey found a unanimous support for the continuance of the convocation "series. Of those responding all 99 favored keeping the series in tact. The respondants also favored the weekly format used by the series. Forty-five favored this program compared to 38 who favored the bi-monthly format, 37 favoring a monthly offering and two favored a bi-weekly presentation.The preference for speakers over performing and creative artists, forums debates, panel discussions, etc. was also indicated by the respondees. By a margin of 68-36, it was also shown that students favored the option - ' ! f I 1 i . 4 format survey of receiving credit for convocation attendance.. Convocation credit The possibility of earning one credit per quarter up to three credits maximum was also favored by the students. It was also determined that students favored application of the credit towards general area requirements, liberal arts requirements or graduation requirements. A pass-fail on attendance criteria was favored for grading purposes. A large majority of respondents felt there should be a dead hour for convocations and that convocations should have priority over scheduled classes. The survey has resulted in the creation of a class so students may receive credit for the convocations. This is Communications 104. Compilation of the survey data was handled by the staff of Martino's office. But ' 'People Helpi theme of Kod A new competition for amateur photographers with a "People Helping People" theme is being sponsored by the Eastman Kodak Company. The 1974 Kodak Community Service Photography Awards will provide cash prizes for the best photographs that show how people devote their skills, time and money to helping others improve the quality of their lives. The contest is divided into two categories, black-and white and color, with equal prizes being offered in each. There will be eight Awards of Excellence at $100 each; eight Awards of .Distinction at $75 each: eight Awards of Merit at $50 each; and Special Awards of $25 each. Entries for the 1974 awards must not be postmarked later than Feb. 1. 1974. Original slides or prints of any size are acceptable and all prints must be ac companied by the original Time waits for no one, for those of noble bearing, The passing of time is the blossoming of beauty. . -anon. '" PAoJo 6y Fred Barta ng People' ak contest negative. This awards program was initiated to call attention to the value of photography in recording the human aspects of a variety of community service projects in which people help people -- such as programs for the deaf, mute, blind, retarded, handicapped; rehabilitation; day care; cultural enrichment; disaster service. These are the types of activities that will offer subject matter for the competition.An informational brochure, including rules and official entry forms, can be obtained by requesting Kodak Com-m u n i t y Service Photography Awards iA3-77) from Eastman Kodak Company. Dept. 841. 343 State Street. Rochester. N.Y.. 14650. For prompt reply, a self-addressed business size envelope no postage necessary i should be included.